Clemson wide receiver Deon Cain (8) makes a reception against Miami during the 3rd quarter of the ACC championship game against Miami at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, December 2, 2017.(Photo: BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff)

The NFL announced its NFL Combine invites Tuesday, and five former Clemson players will be in Indianapolis from Feb. 27 to March 5.

Wide receivers Deon Cain and Ray-Ray McCloud, linebacker Dorian O'Daniel, safety Van Smith and offensive guard Taylor Hearn each received an invitation to the combine, where they'll be able to put their athleticism and character on display for all 32 NFL teams.

Three players also received a grade entering the Combine; Cain's is the highest at a 6.01, followed by O'Daniel at 5.38 and Hearn at 5.18. Neither Smith nor McCloud received a grade, which translates to scouts thinking both players likely need to spend time in a developmental league.

NFL.com's Lance Zierlein wrote Cain's size and speed is a plus and called him a "tap dancer near the boundary." Cain's problem with drops is well-noted, but Zierlein called it an issue of focus, not ability.

Clemson wide receiver Deon Cain (8) runs after a catch near Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson(14) during the fourth quarter of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Monday, January 1, 2018.(Photo: Ken Ruinard/Independent Mail)

However, Cain's production as a number-one target left something to be desired and he projects more as a WR2 in the NFL than his Clemson predecessors at the position.

Clemson linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (6) reacts after a defensive stop against Kent State during the 2nd quarter on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Clemson's Memorial Stadium.(Photo: BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff)

Whether his versatility makes up for his perceived lack of physicality could also determine when he comes off the NFL Draft board.

Hearn's frame drew praise from Zierlein, but his tendency to not finish his blocks also drew some concern. He also wrote Hearn lacks the lateral quickness teams would like to see at his position and pull blocking could prove to be a difficult task for him.